Gary Michael Yarbro, Sr., 70 of Kings Mtn, NC, passed away on December 11, 2017 at his residence. Born in Cleveland County, he was the son of the late Jesse Hillard Yarbro and Flora Bookout Yarbro. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Dorothy Louise Yarbro; 4 sisters: Judy Marlowe, Grace DiSabato, Becky Roper Hampton, Shirley Guyton; 2 brothers: Jimmy Yarbro and Doug Yarbro. Mike was retired from Eaton Corporation. He was a disabled United Army Veteran who served in Vietnam, a former commander of the VFW and a member of the American Legion. He was a loving father, grandfather, husband, brother, and friend.

SURVIVORS: 1 son: Gary Michael Yarbro, Jr. and wife Natasha Parker Yarbro, Kings Mountain, NC

3 grandchildren: Brittany Lynne Rodden, Kayla Noel Yarbro, and Jesse Michael Yarbro

Sister: Kathy Yarbro, Kings Mountain, NC

Brother: Jeffery Dale Yarbro and wife Kim, Kings Mountain, NC;

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friday, December 15, 2017, 3:00 PM Christian Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Chambers officiating

VISITATION: Thursday, December 14, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Harris Funeral Home

INTERNMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery, Kings, Mountain, NC with full Military Honors Provided by the Foothills Marine Corp League

MEMORIALS: Christian Freedom Baptist Church, 246 Range Rd., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

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ARRANGEMENTS: HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA